It was an extremely breezy yet ultimately exhilarating experience on Formby beach today. There was a nice selection of very photogenic waders on the beach, which I just couldn't resist.
Bar-tailed godwits.
Bar-tailed godwits.
Bar-tailed godwits.
Bar-tailed godwits.
Red Knot, Calidris canutus, named after the king who proved he couldn't hold back the tide, and neither could these birds.
Sanderling trying to look like a Western sandpiper (body shape at least!). Notice that it has a metal ring on its right leg.
Sanderling. Notice that it has part of its right leg missing.
Sunday 9 February 2014
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